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Social studies Common Core CCRA.L.6 scaffolded notes
AICE International Ch 1 MEGA BUNDLE: Empires & Emergence of World Powers
Good day,In this bundle you will have all you need to get your year started in AICE International History AS. Discounted price is comparable to one full mini unit or two writing workshops. Save some $$$$$.Each mini unit is priced at only $2.50 a day (about). This bundle would take you well over a full month of school. ** Please note that some of the resources are included in other bundles. All items can also be purchased separately. **Also included is the "How to PEEL Mini Lesson" as part of
Grades:
10th - 12th
Nature vs. Nurture Psychology Lesson + Guided Notes
Are you looking for a lesson to introduce your students to the psychological argument of nature v nurture? Nature vs Nurture is an important argument to understand in the field of psychology. It's a precursor to understanding classical and operant conditioning. It is also helpful to understand the different perspectives psychologists use to approach and explain thought and behavior. The presentation looks at behaviorism, twin studies, and heritability. The resource includes a presentation in bo
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9th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in:Â Psychology Unit 2 Bundle: Biology and the Brain
Northern Lights Active Listening Comprehension Podcast Activity
Did you know that students can comprehend text up to two grade levels higher if they are listening? This product will help students focus and learn all about the atmosphere of Earth and other planets, best geographical spots to view the northern lights and the science behind the aurora. This bundle is designed to go along with the The Enchanting Aurora Borealis: Nature's Celestial Symphony episode of Cozy Rainbow Podcast. This bundle of worksheets will help students fully comprehend the episode.
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4th - 7th
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Great Pyramids Active Listening Comprehension Podcast Activity
Did you know that students can comprehend text up to two grade levels higher if they are listening? This product will help students focus and learn all about robot exploration of the Great Pyramids, original building materials of the pyramids and conspiracy theories about the pyramids. This bundle is designed to go along with the What's So Special About The Great Pyramids of Giza? episode of Cozy Rainbow Podcast. This bundle of worksheets will help students fully comprehend the episode.1. Active
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3rd - 6th
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Mental Health 2-Week Unit: 10 Topics & 10 Pgs of Scripts for All Topics
Hello Fellow Teacher,This sixteen-page PDF includes 10 topics as well as 10 pages of scripted text for you to faciliate your discussion with students: Day 1: Introduction to Mental HealthDay 2: Common Mental Health DisordersDay 3: Breaking the StigmaDay 4: Coping MechanismsDay 5: Seeking HelpDay 6: Building ResilienceDay 7: Social SupportDay 8: Mind-Body ConnectionDay 9: Stress ManagementDay 10: Wrapping Up and ReflectionNext year, I am teaching an intervention class for struggling freshmen. I c
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7th - 12th
Researching the Titanic Nonfiction Writing ELA Social Studies CCSS Grades 3-6
Dive into history with this engaging nonfiction writing unit centered on the Titanic. This interdisciplinary guide blends English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science, offering a scaffolded approach designed to ignite students' passion for nonfiction writing. It's an educational adventure that promises to captivate and educate. The content is thoughtfully organized for easy integration, ensuring a smooth transition through the material from beginning to end. Start with the resource p
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3rd - 6th
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Watching Guide for Extra Credits' "The History of Paper Money"
** Pay What You Want **Greetings fellow educator! Thanks for checking out this resource. I set the price for this product at a level that reflects the work I had to put into creating it. BUT! I know that not everyone has the disposable income sitting around to purchase resources. If this resource would enrich your class, just send me an email and I will send you a copy. Please consider leaving a review on the resource to help me promote my work!-- Resource Description --The highly excellent Yout
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8th - 11th
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Crayons Active Listening Comprehension Podcast Activity
Did you know that students can comprehend text up to two grade levels higher if they are listening? This product will help students focus and learn all about how different people pronounce "crayon," the melting point of crayons and the first crayons ever used. This bundle is designed to go along with the "Are You Pronouncing "Crayon" Wrong?" episode of Cozy Rainbow Podcast. This bundle of worksheets will help students fully comprehend the episode.1. Active Listening GuideThe active listening gui
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3rd - 6th
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Navajo Code Talkers Listening Comprehension Podcast Activity
Did you know that students can comprehend text up to two grade levels higher if they are listening? This product will help students focus and learn all about the battle of Iwo Jima and what the island is like today, when Navajo code was declassified and examples of Navajo code. This bundle is designed to go along with the"How the Navajo People Aided Marines In Battle" episode of Cozy Rainbow Podcast. This bundle of worksheets will help students fully comprehend the episode.1. Active Listening Gu
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3rd - 7th
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Great Pyramids Fun Facts & Active Listening Comprehension Podcast Scaffolded Not
Use this listening guide for students to follow along with the What's So Special About The Great Pyramids of Giza? episode of Cozy Rainbow Podcast. Perfect for: • whole class listening • fast finisher activity • independent work with headphones • substitute day The script includes information about robot exploration of the Great Pyramids, original building materials of the pyramids and conspiracy theories about the pyramids. This worksheet is a fill-in-the-blank transcript with a word bank. T
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Great Pyramids Active Listening Comprehension Podcast Activity
PBS Frontline-Divided States of America (Questions)
Simple easy to follow questions separated by part 1 and 2. Answer sheet includedThis is a comprehensive list of questions with the answer sheet for this Frontline Documentary. This is an excellent teaching tool for Economics, Government, and U.S. History. This chronicles the rise of Obama and how the rivalry between Obama and Trump began. This is a fair assessment and fairly centered politically. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/documentary/divided-states-of-america/
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8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Constitution Mini Course Reading Writing Art CCSS Grades 5-8 Print and Teach
Be sure to explore the preview of this comprehensive Constitution lesson plan. Public Law 108-477 mandates that all federally funded schools conduct an educational program on September 17 each year to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution. This lesson plan meets that requirement.Included in the Lesson Plan:Anchor Chart: A concise history of the Constitution and a summary of core democratic values.Read-Aloud Book: A teacher read-aloud that can be easily sourced from most libraries.Cove
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3rd - 8th
Also included in:Â Fourteen Holiday Lessons BUNDLE Minimal Prep CCSS Grades 3-6
Witches & Black Cats Active Listening Comprehension Podcast Activity
Did you know that students can comprehend text up to two grade levels higher if they are listening? This product will help students focus and learn all about the Salem witch trials, cats during the bubonic plague, and the first amendment to the US Constitution. This bundle is designed to go along with the "Witches Are Actually Helpful And Black Cats Need Your Help" episode of Cozy Rainbow Podcast. This bundle of worksheets will help students fully comprehend the episode.1. Active Listening Guide
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4th - 7th
Swedish Fish Stockholm, Sweden Active Listening Comprehension Podcast Activity
Did you know that students can comprehend text up to two grade levels higher if they are listening? This product will help students focus and learn all about the bustling fishing industry of Sweden, the original inventors of Swedish Fish candy, and more wacky fun facts about Swedish Fish. This bundle is designed to go along with the "Sweetest Fish Found In Stockholm, Popularized In America" episode of Cozy Rainbow Podcast. This bundle of worksheets will help students fully comprehend the episod
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4th - 7th
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Zodiac and Astronomy Fun Facts & Active Listening Comprehension Podcast Scaffold
Is the zodiac made up of twelve constellations, or thirteen? The zodiac dates all the way back to ancient Babylon. Since then, astronomers have discovered a thirteenth zodiac sign due to something called axial precession. In this episode, we discuss why the scientific definition of the zodiac, and the origins of the zodiac and how it became popular, and the difference between astronomy and astrology.Use this listening guide for students to follow along with Cozy Rainbow Podcast. Perfect for: • w
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Zodiac and Astronomy Active Listening Comprehension Podcast Activity
Core Knowledge Exploration of North America Grade 3
After using CKHG for 2 years and not being able to "find my groove" with the included vocabulary materials, I created these files for use in my own classroom and I've enjoyed this unit so much more! I will be creating these pages (and others) for all of the CKHG and CKScience 3rd-grade units. Please check back or follow my store for new products and product updates.
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3rd
Utah National Park Webquest
Washington and the Pacific Northwest is home to some of our country's ecologically diverse and unique National Parks, Recreation Areas, and Historic Sites.This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in Washington's natural beauty. Easily adjusted for multiple grade levels, this resource was originally devel
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3rd - 9th
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Northern Lights World Map Skills Activity Practice Locating
This worksheet provides students with an opportunity to practice their interdisciplinary, cross-curricular activity. After students read the online article or listen to the The Enchanting Aurora Borealis: Nature's Celestial Symphony episode of Cozy Rainbow Podcast, students can use this worksheet to keep track of the locations mentioned in the episode. Practice map skills and listening comprehension at the same time during this unique activity designed to build students geography knowledge. Yo
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Northern Lights Active Listening Comprehension Podcast Activity
New Mexico National Park Webquest
New Mexico is an enigma for it's preserved indigenous sites, diverse landscapes, and range of ecosystems. New Mexico's National Parks help to showcase some of the state's most precious natural, cultural, and historic resources. This Web quest is a great tool for introducing students to research practices, note taking skills, and reading expository text. In addition, it's a great tool for introducing students to the wide array of diverse environments available in Washington's natural beauty. Eas
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in:Â National Parks Projects
Crayons Fun Facts & Active Listening Comprehension Podcast Scaffolded Notes
Use this listening guide for students to follow along with the "Are You Pronouncing "Crayon" Wrong?" episode of Cozy Rainbow Podcast. Perfect for: • whole class listening • fast finisher activity • independent work with headphones • substitute day The script includes information about how different people pronounce "crayon," the melting point of crayons and the first crayons ever used. This worksheet is a fill-in-the-blank transcript with a word bank. The answer key for these scaffolded notes
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4th - 6th
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Also included in:Â Crayons Active Listening Comprehension Podcast Activity
Making the Constitution - Student Activity Book CKHG G2U6
This is a printable student-booklet that aligns perfectly with the Core Knowledge History and Geography Curriculum for Grade 2, Unit 6: Making the Constitution.The text for this resource can be found for free at https://www.coreknowledge.org/free-resource/ckhg-unit-06-making-the_constitution/It includes 4 versions of the same booklet, one horizontal and one vertical, both with an easy-print version for fast assembling of multiple booklets. The easy-print versions can be printed 1-2 sided, cut in
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Navajo Code Talkers Fun Facts & Active Listening Comprehension Podcast Notes
Use this listening guide for students to follow along with the"How the Navajo People Aided Marines In Battle" episode of Cozy Rainbow Podcast. Perfect for: • whole class listening • fast finisher activity • independent work with headphones • substitute day • Veterans day activity• Indigenous peoples month• November lesson plan The script includes information about the battle of Iwo Jima and what the island is like today, when Navajo code was declassified and examples of Navajo code. This worksh
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4th - 7th
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Also included in:Â Navajo Code Talkers Listening Comprehension Podcast Activity
Great Pyramids World Map Skills Activity Practice Locating
This worksheet provides students with an opportunity to practice their interdisciplinary, cross-curricular activity. After students read the online article or listen to the What's So Special About The Great Pyramids of Giza? episode of Cozy Rainbow Podcast, students can use this worksheet to keep track of the locations mentioned in the episode. Practice map skills and listening comprehension at the same time during this unique activity designed to build students geography knowledge. Your class
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Great Pyramids Active Listening Comprehension Podcast Activity
Great Pyramids Context Clues, Vocabulary and Affixes Listening Practice
When students do not know the meaning of a word while listening to theWhat's So Special About The Great Pyramids of Giza? episode of Cozy Rainbow Podcast, this worksheet is a helpful way for students to listen for new words. This worksheet also contains Greek and Latin affixes with definitions of words used in the episode that students can listen out for. Listening to podcasts helps students comprehend texts that are both conversation and formal. The script includes information about robot expl
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3rd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Great Pyramids Active Listening Comprehension Podcast Activity
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